Mark Williams News

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Open 2026/27 Season With Yuja Wang

by Stephi Wild — September 1, 2026

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will open its new season with pianist Yuja Wang performing Prokofiev, followed by a free city-wide Open House concert at Roy Thomson Hall.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Launch SYMPHONY WHERE YOU ARE with 407 ETR Partnership

by Stephi Wild — August 27, 2026

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra announced a multi-year partnership with 407 ETR to fund a new community program bringing performances to Brampton, Markham and Scarborough.

Review: THE MANNEQUIN at We Happy Few

by Mary Lincer — May 24, 2026

What did our critic think of THE MANNEQUIN at We Happy Few?

World Premiere of SHE HOLDS UP THE STARS Will Be Performed By Red Sky Performance and Toronto Symphony Orchestra

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2026

Red Sky Performance (RSP) and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will present the world premiere of She Holds Up the Stars, commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

MODEST MALE EXPOSURE 2: I DREAM OF GENES Part Of DOUBLE FEATURE At Brooklyn's Lucky 13 Saloon

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2025

The Brooklyn rock palace will be showing a double feature of Jed Ryan's MODEST MALE EXPOSURE 2: I DREAM OF GENES and Adrian Esposito's SPECIAL NEEDS REVOLT!

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners

by Josh Sharpe — February 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+.

Family of Zelig Williams Shares Search Update Three Months After Disappearance

by Joshua Wright — January 3, 2025

The search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer and Columbia, South Carolina native, has now reached the three-month mark.

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations

by Josh Sharpe — November 8, 2024

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Receives $15 Million Gift From The Barrett Family Foundation

by Blair Ingenthron — September 28, 2024

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has announced a landmark $15 million gift from the Barrett Family Foundation, marking the largest pledge in the orchestra's history and the most significant commitment ever made to support programming at a Canadian performing arts organization.

Vocal-Guitar Duo Nancy And Spencer Reed Release New Album

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 28, 2024

Nancy and Spencer Reed, a vocal-guitar duo from the Pocono Mountains, released their career-spanning album Happying.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024/25 Season Featuring New Works, Guest Artists & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2024

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has revealed the details of its 2024/25 concert season.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Harmonia Mundi Announce New Recording Partnership

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2024

Earlier this season, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), and renowned independent record label Harmonia Mundi, have announced a long-term recording partnership.

BRASS TRANSIT Comes to the WYO in February

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2024

Brass Transit, the world’s foremost Chicago tribute show, is set to take you back to the most memorable times of your life at the WYO Performing Arts & Education Center Friday, Feb.

Sphinx Organization to Present National Convening 'SphinxConnect: Amplify' And 27th Annual Sphinx Competition

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2023

Sphinx Organization announces SphinxConnect: Amplify and 27th Annual Sphinx Competition happening from January 24-27, 2024 in Detroit.

Review: Lots To Like In ChesShakes Production of Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT

by Cybele Pomeroy — October 10, 2023

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company ensemble performers are quick on their feet, perfect in their enunciation, energetic and expressive as they deliver Shakespearean favorite plot elements of upper class people in forests, merriment, witty banter, love triangles, and everyone getting married.